Assessment is simply a way to collect information about students at all stages of learning. Teachers pre-assess to find out what their students already know about a topic; they assess continuously throughout the unit to clarify misconceptions and steer instruction; as well as at the end of course of study in order to determine if students have reached the intended goals. Teachers in differentiated classrooms not only assess but they use that data to guide their thinking, to adjust instruction, and to ensure that they are providing meaningful and relevant curriculum.

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